Over the past couple of years, manufacturers have released many different smartphones, some of them good, some excellent. But some of the smartphones users liked so much that they became a kind of classics.

For classics smartphones time is not a problem, because they look and work very well. If you need a good and reliable smartphone, you can choose one of them.

Apple iPhone 5

Apple iPhone 5 was the slimmest iPhone that Apple had ever made. Thanks to high-quality materials and design iPhone 5 is memorable for many years.

Nexus 5

What unites Google and LG? Together, they produce high-quality smartphones, which have become classics for users.

Design is not the most stylish, and the main problem is the weak battery, but the low price and high performance make a very good smartphone. I’m sure that many owners of Nexus 5 are proud of it.

Sony Xperia Z2

Remember the days when Sony produces excellent smartphones? Xperia Z1 was a success, Xperia Z2 continues the successful line of his predecessor. Moreover, it has become a truly classics smartphone.

Sony Xperia Z2 has beautiful Omnibalance design and improved camera, especially software that allows you to take great photos.

Samsung Galaxy S3

This was the first Android smartphone that has made a real competition for Apple iPhone 4S. Despite the fact that Galaxy S3 had a price significantly higher than iPhone 4S, it still has a great success among users.

Since the release of Galaxy S4 began the competition between Samsung and Apple. Design Galaxy S3 was not the most attractive, because it did not look as premium as iPhone 4S, but it still became a classics.

HTC One

We are close to the smartphone that really surprised the world. HTC One was a high-end smartphone with an attractive design and fantastic BoomSound speakers. HTC One has received numerous design awards in 2013.

Another interesting feature of HTC One was new camera technology. Ultrapixel technology was designed especially to take high-quality photos in low light.

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The flagships are the latest smartphones of manufacturers. New smartphones cost twice as its predecessors, and the improvements are not so many. Every year, we discuss the most advanced technologies, but sometimes forget about our pocket. Meanwhile, last year’s models (or even earlier) are significantly reduced price. We explain which of flagship smartphones worth to buy now.

Samsung Galaxy S6

Samsung Galaxy S6 has a similar design Galaxy S7. Last year Galaxy S6 is a spectacular smartphone with a camera, screen and premium materials. Also Galaxy S6 has been updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Starting price: $769.

Current price: $469 (Amazon 03/07/2016)

LG G4

LG G4 is close to perfection. LG reduced the price of last year’s smartphone that make you want to buy it. Currently you can buy LG G5 from $359.00, while its starting price was $715. Smartphone has quality camera and screen.

Starting price: $715

Current price: $359.00 (Amazon 07/03/2016)

Huawei P8

Huawei is one of the leading manufacturers in the world. Huawei P8 has a stylish and premium design with aluminum body and glass. We are faced with one of the highest quality Chinese smartphone, which also works on Android 6.0.

Starting price: $549

Current price: $356.10 (Amazon 07/03/2016)

Sony Xperia Z3

Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3+ were the best Sony smartphones, but after the presentation of Xperia Z5 they have become ex-flagships. Eegant glass design, Full HD screen, 20.7 MP camera with very good results, and a battery life out of the ordinary are the main attractions of this smartphone.

Starting price: $769

Current price: $346.00 (Amazon 03/07/2016)

HTC One M8

HTC One M8 has some excellent features: an innovative design, very polished interface and a high quality camera. It is difficult to find smartphone with such beautiful design, excellent front speakers and battery with good working time. In addition HTC One M8 has received Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Starting price: $802

Current price: $289.98 (Amazon 07/03/2015)

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Sony reduced the price of Sony Xperia M4 Aqua by $150. Japanese company introduced waterproof Android smartphone at the World Congress of Mobile Devices in March 2015.

Although the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua is not a top-level smartphone, it is a good device that provides a good experience for a relatively low price.

Sony cut the price of Sony Xperia M4 Aqua 16 GB to $199 as an unlocked and free phone (no contract) on the trading platform Amazon. Thus, smartphone costs US $150 less than the launch price and $100 off the regular price at Amazon.

The Sony Xperia M4 Aqua is compatible with GSM networks in the US, such as AT&T and T-Mobile. So if you like Sprint or Verizon, then Sony Xperia M4 Aqua is not the best option.

The Sony Xperia M4 Aqua has a 5-inch screen, eight core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 615. It should be noted that the new smartphones Motorola Droid Maxx 2 and Moto X Style have the same processor. Also Sony Xperia M4 Aqua has 2GB of RAM, 13-megapixel rear camera, front camera of 5 megapixel and a slot for microSD card up to 128GB.

Sony promises that its 2400mAh battery can provide up to two days of work. In addition, the design is very similar to the flagship smartphones Xperia Xperia Z3 and Z4, including glass panels and curved edges.

Note that the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua has the same processor and RAM that the Droid Maxx 2, which costs US $384. However, the Droid Maxx 2 has a more megapixel camera and 5.5-inch screen with a resolution 1080p instead of 720p.

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